Questions tagged [password]
A password is a secret word or string of characters used for user authentication/authorization.
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Forgot encryption password, too many wrong password attempts = wipe: Can I image my phone to "get more password tries" by restoring an image? [duplicate]
Forgot my Android encryption password, only have 10 tries left before data wipe, how can I backup my phone to get 10 more tries if I don't manage to find the password within 10 tries?
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I Can't change my password
I can not change my password to slide or no password, it says it is due to administrator policies but i have disabled all apps from there, What do I do?
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I cant get on my samsung sm-t387w tablet
I have tried several passwords that I might have used, but no luck. My tablet is still on and it is asking for a password to turn it off. I even spoke to samsung customer service for an hour and they ...
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Names of Screens
I totally lack the terminology here, so asking to help me clarify
When I look at my note 10 I see a screen with clock, always on display. What is the name of this"screen"?
If I double tap ...
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Forgotten Swipe Pattern lock for Nexus 6P (but fingerprint works!)
I have a Google Nexus 6P with Copperhead OS installed on it. I forgot the pattern to unlock the screen. Is there any way I can recover (a part) of the data on my phone? I am pretty sure that the ...
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Android lock screen bug after system files deleted
I accidentally deleted some system files ( I was on adb connection) .
And lock screen stopped working right after.
The issue is that,
I have a lock pin/pattern/password, but system says, it's not ...
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My phone is unlocked, but I don't remember pin code. Recover from Google somehow?
There's plenty of directions for those who forget their pin code and can't unlock their phone, but there's no explanation for those who have their phone UNLOCKED, but don't remember their pin code to ...
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File Safe password recovery in honor 9n
I want to recover honor file safe password. And I forgot the password & security questions... How to recover the password & my files. Any instructions from here?
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how to bypass screen lock password on Ira Comet (2012 model)?
How do I bypass screen-lock password on Ira Comet (2012 model)? From Wishtel. No specific tutorials on this model online.
In trying to hard reset:--
I cannot get into recovery mode, I mean, not all ...
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Samsung s7 password locked - can't get onto phone
today I authorized a payment through Google pay on my phone. I've always avoided this and now I know why I never wanted to pay through Google. As I made this purchase it prompted me to create a phone ...
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How does Android know my password contains only numbers?
My Android phone's unlock type is set to a password, but it only contains numbers for fast unlocking (I'm well aware that a PIN is an option, but this way presents more possibilities to an attacker). ...
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how to remove pattern lock in a rooted android phone?
My Xperia is Running on RR-16 OS I have added 6x6 pattern unlock, it's been months I touched it so I forgot the password
is there any way to remove the pattern lock through ADB, I also have TWRP ...
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FreeOTP or FreeOTP+ - Which is More Secure?
I have been using FreeOTP by Redhat/Fedora for a few years now as my main two way authentication app. However, I have realised that the current version (1.5) is quite a few years old (having been ...
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8-digit password prompt only when SIM is in device (it's not the PUK)
My HTC A9 phone is asking me for an 8-digits password only when a SIM is in the device. I already tried it with the PUK of the SIM what does not work. If there is no SIM in the device, there is no ...
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Metronome sound for disk encryption password prompt
In the previous android version (Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nougat and may be Oreo) there was a metronome sound when the phone was waiting for disc encryption password: "To start Android, enter your ...
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How to remove someone else's Google account from the Pixel 3a?
So my friend has his partner's Google Pixel 3a with him. She did factory reset and gave it to him before leaving for a semester abroad. She forgot to remove her Google account before performing the ...
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App Passwords Sync between devices
On an Android device, if we sign up on any app, the password gets automatically stored on the Google Account. With this, we can use Google Chrome to access the saved password on Desktop too. Can we do ...
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"Device password" required when adding a new profile
I'm trying to add a new profile to my Android phone, but during the profile setup I am asked to enter my device password:
Re-enter your password
Enter your device password to continue
I don't ...
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Samsung Galaxy A asking for password although I never set it
I never had or used a password for Galaxy tablet A. However, it’s now asking for one to turn off the device to reset password. I am unable to turn off or start up the device.
Any suggestions on how I ...
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recovery of data on MMC protected internal memory device
I have a broken HTC Sensation with a forensics lab who are trying to recover the data from the phone's internal memory chip. The technician says he is unable to recover the data on the chip because ...
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Lock-screen passwords sometimes fails
I have recently updated from Android 8.1 to 9.
Since the update, there's a problem that keeps popping up every now and then. no matter how often I type the password, it does not get accepted. And I'...
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Google Smart Lock suggestions problem
How I can delete old profiles from that list? In my saved passwords I don't have this, only 1 saved for VK. Same problem in tinder app too, always suggested use my old number and couple other apps. It ...
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How to disable "save password to Google?" prompt?
I am currently using a Galaxy Tab A 2016 on Oreo and the above prompt pops up everytime I log in an app. Is there a way to disable this prompt?
Thanks.
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Moving Chrome saved passwords to Brave browser
Is it possible in any way to replicate Chrome passwords to other Chromium-based browsers such as Brave? I have a rooted device. I tried copying the "Login Data" file from the Chrome data ...
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How do I switch google play accounts
My Wife tried to do an in app purchase but instead of her gmail showing up her twin's did instead and needed her password as well how can it be switched so only her email and password can be used ?
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Require password for each application to install
Since I will be lending my phone to someone else, I want my phone to ask my Google account password (or alternative authentication) each time an app is installed.
If I go to Google Play -> Three bars ...
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Is it possible to open a locked android device or access it's files without knowing the password?
I have a Samsung phone which is password protected it also has fingerprint enabled.
I don't need to know how to open it I just want to know if it's possible to unlock it or access its files?
There ...
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Samsung Galaxy s10e requires password every few days, is it possible to disable safely? [duplicate]
Galaxy s10e, protected by a very long password and fingerprints.
I specifically went for a very long password intending to only type it in after restarting the phone.
In fact, the phone requires ...
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SwiftKey: Keyboard completely gone after update!
To all SwiftKey users who stumble accross this post: Do not update your SwirftKey app at the moment!
Hello everyone
Today I updated several apps on my Android 9 Huawei Mate 20 Pro (non-rooted), ...
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Forgot Password
I can´t remember my Samsung Galaxy J7´s phone password and I have to reset it. But I don't want to lose all of my pictures and etc. How can I still have all of that stuff without downloading it or ...
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How to update a Google Chrome password?
Here at work we use a Wi-Fi connection that requires the user's sign-in before it can be used, with a username and a password. This password is changed every few days. After connecting, Chrome starts ...
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My tablet is stuck on rebooting
I got a samsung t-mobile tablet (SM-T807T) and I forgot the password I got it to reboot but now it's stuck on "downloading" "do not turn off target!"
SO What Do I Do now?
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Can I bypass TWRP asking for password to decrypt storage?
I have Xiaomi Redmi Note Plus. I wanted to install TWRP and root my device in order to flash mods. Well, the 1st time I enter TWRP after flashing it with adb, it demands the password. In steps, they ...
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Phone is locked with an impossible to enter password
As it appeared, the on-screen keyboard for entering the unlock password is missing English layout, although it for sure was present when the password has been created.
Now the situation appears really ...
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How google home and our smartphone get connected together to send WiFi password to google home?
As you all know in order to connect our google home devices we use a special google home app on our smartphone. But the questions is , suppose that app know the current WiFi password, how that ...
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How to edit a text file in a ZIP or RAR archive, without manual extract/compression?
I have a text file in a compressed file (RAR/ZIP). On my desktop, I happen to be able to edit it, and then WinRAR or 7-Zip sends a message saying the text file was changed and asking if I want to ...
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How do I sign in to google without compromising password?
I've got a Lenovo Solo VR headset. I've got a long, randomly generated password for my google account that is pretty much impossible to memorize without an eidetic memory. If you remove the goggles to ...
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How to change pin on android?
I have the Blackview BV8000 Pro.
Today, suddenly the pin stopped working and I can not access my phone anymore.
When restarting the Phone (without a sim card), it asks for the pin twice.
The first ...
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Setting/finding Android 7 encryption password
With some hassle I updated the 2016 firmware on my Lenovo P2 to Android 7 (I think my carrier decided that their own app was more important than security updates).
Now that I wanted to put the TWRP ...
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Accessibility of router password entering via scanning for blind, old people, and ease of use
This post is about accessibility by older people and people forgetting their glasses and shop and warehouse personnel wanting to make use of a QR code and some blind people as a quick input method.
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How often does Android 8.1 ask for a password instead of a fingerprint? [duplicate]
I use fingerprint to unlock my phone (Nokia 6 TA1033, upgraded to Oreo 8.1, not rooted). Sometimes it doesn't let me use fingerprint and asks for a password instead "for better security". I can't ...
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Why is there no app from Google like LastPass? [closed]
I am asking this because Google is already managing password in Google Chrome password manager. Having a dedicated app like LastPass would make everything easier.
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Reset my android device password using android device manager
I'm android Marshmallow user. and I want to resent my password using android device manager. I signed in my google account and went to google's android device manager and it's not showing any option ...
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I tried starting VPN, didn't set password, but later now screen is asking password. What to do?
I have Gionee P5L phone. I was not able to access a site, then thought on starting VPN of the phone; went to VPN, and then it asked to set any of the security: password, swipe, etc. I entered into ...
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Allow fingerprint unlock but require password after a certain time limit
Currently with a Samsung Galaxy S8, but I believe this is common to other devices, I can setup fingerprint unlock which requires a password when the device starts up or if I fail to scan my finger ...
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Password has appeared but i've not installed it!
My partner uses her Lenovo tablet all the time , she doesn't use any password or pin just a swipe after boot up screen BUT tonight she booted up its got to the " desktop" screen but when she swipes it ...
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Lost password on Galaxy S2, can't shut down [duplicate]
My new Christmas Galaxy Tab S2 7":
I was prompted to download an updated OS. I did so successfully and was prompted to restart. Okay, now I need my password. That is ONLY the password works, since ...
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How do I set my phone to require the storage decrypt password after restarting?
When an encrypted Android phone is started, this is what happens (to my best knowledge):
Boot phone
Decrypt storage, which requires PIN or password
Start up Android
Homescreen appears
(You may have ...
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How to remove a stored user name and password in Wifi Connection Settings?
I've cleared all stored WiFi connections but the password prompt seen in the screenshot still appears. That user name and password is actually part of a VPN connection I had. I've deleted that VPN ...
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How do I tell whether an app or website has accessed my account password?
Is it possible for apps to access one's Google account login credentials? How can a user determine whether this has occurred?
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